Months after the defeat of the Dread King's shadow, peace begins to settle over the realm, yet an ominous undercurrent lingers. Strange phenomena erupt across the land—anomalies that defy the laws of nature. People report seeing fleeting shadows, hearing echoes of voices from beyond, and feeling the presence of long-lost spirits. The balance of life and death has been disrupted, hinting at a deeper threat lurking just beneath the surface.

Kieran, Zara, and Elias gather in the capital to discuss these strange occurrences. Kieran's leadership has helped establish a council that unites diverse regions, fostering cooperation among former enemies. However, the trio realizes that their recent victory has come at a cost, and they must act before the anomalies spiral out of control.

As they investigate, they discover a conspiracy led by a hidden sect of followers from the Dread King's cult. This group, known as the Eclipsed, seeks to exploit the ruptures in reality caused by Lyra's sacrifice, believing that they can resurrect the Dread King once more—this time for good. The leader of the Eclipsed, a cunning sorceress named Mirelle, possesses knowledge of ancient dark magic that could manipulate the boundaries between life and death.